Evidence-based, locally relevant articles on IBS and digestive health — written for South Africans, reviewed by local gastroenterologists.
Learn a practical low-FODMAP food list of what to eat and avoid, how serving sizes matter, and why this short-term IBS diet needs dietitian guidance.
Learn how gut-directed psychological therapy may help IBS symptoms by targeting the brain–gut axis, what it involves, and when to seek medical care.
Simple lunch options that may help people with IBS eat more comfortably, with practical meal ideas, fibre tips, and when to seek professional advice today.
Learn how to keep an IBS food diary, what to record each day, how to spot possible food triggers, and when to share your notes with a doctor or dietitian.
Learn whether probiotics help IBS. Evidence is mixed and strain-specific. See what a time-limited trial involves, safety points, and when to see a doctor.
See what IBS treatment may cost in South Africa, how public and private care differ, and how medical-aid rules can change out-of-pocket fees. Check your plan.
Learn how medical schemes may fund IBS care in South Africa, why IBS differs from PMB bowel diseases, and how to discuss treatment funding with your doctor.
Prepare for an IBS appointment with 10 practical questions covering diagnosis, tests, diet, stress, and follow-up. Learn what to ask your doctor and what to bring.
Find practical IBS dinner ideas using simple proteins, rice, potatoes and vegetables. Learn evening meal tips and when a dietitian can help plan meals.
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